a Midwest Roots & Acoustic Music Community

an affiliate of Folk Alliance International
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FARM is a Midwest Roots & Acoustic Music Community

an affiliate of Folk Alliance International
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2018 Conference

October 25-28

Crowne Plaza Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Important Dates
Early Bird Registration Deadline June 30
Private Showcase Host Application Deadline July 15
Program Book Ad Deadline September 15
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Keynote by

Rev. Robert Jones, Sr

Acclaimed performer, educator, speaker,
Robert Jones brings it, every time!

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2018 Conference

October 25-28

Crowne Plaza Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Important Dates

Web Banner Ads on Sale through Sept 15!
Program Book Ad Reservation September 30
Artwork Due October 5
Next Registration Rate increase October 1

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Showcases Every Night

FARM offers a variety of showcase opportunities from the Official juried showcases to late night Private Showcasing, Midwest Radio Presents, Open Mics & our popular Performance Lane.
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Keynote Address

Our Keynote Address this year will be delivered by the incomparable, Reverend Robert Jones, Sr. Robert is an inspirational singer, songwriter, storyteller and self-taught award-winning multi-instrumentalist.
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Workshops & Panels

Join us for a diverse line-up of workshops and panels, on topics that address the changing face of the independent music business, as well as performance and instrument techniques.
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Community

From impromptu conversations in the hall or elevator, to late night jamming and song swaps and chats over a meal, it’s all about making connections!

News and Updates

Hotel Sold Out (or is it?)

Hotel Sold Out (or is it?)

Sep 20, 2018

If you made a reservation that you're not going to use, please contact us at conference@farmfolk.org as soon as possible before you cancel the reservation. If you try to make a reservation and they tell you we're sold out, you have the following options:...

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Performance Lane Schedule Revealed!

Performance Lane Schedule Revealed!

Sep 20, 2018

This year's Performance Lane schedule is now posted!  If you were one of the early-birds who snagged a slot, you were notified by email last night. FARM's Performance Lane offers a limited number of pre-scheduled 10 minute performances that take place in 3 conference...

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FARM DJ Showcase Artists Revealed!

FARM DJ Showcase Artists Revealed!

Sep 11, 2018

This Showcase provides invited Folk Radio DJs the opportunity to select an artist they would like to introduce to the FARM community. The event takes place on Thursday night of the conference. This year it will be October 25th at 7:30pm. Congratulations to the...

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FARM Mission Statement

Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is a regional chapter of Folk Alliance International (FAI). Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural folk music and dance and related performing arts in our region, hold an annual regional conference, represent the interests of our members to FAI and carry out such other projects as are of benefit to FAI members in the Midwest.
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